Simeon Woods-Richardson DFAed

[amjgt]

I did not see this coming. Especially with Rojas going on the IL

I suppose if he’s ever going to get through waivers, this is the time. 

[Aggies7]

This is sad. Surprised they would bail like that. Not like we’re swimming in healthy pitching options. Shocked.

[LewFordLives]

Wow! This is shocking. He won't clear waivers.

I wonder if something went on behind the scenes. As others said, the timing is odd given the injuries to the staff.

[Mike Sixel]

Why would you give up on a 25 year old who was decent for two years? And keep old guys who haven't been good ever? WTF is going on with this club?

[shortround81]

Are we gonna start looking for arms in the California Penal League?!?

[LewFordLives]

I wonder if they will get a trade offer.

[Patzky]

The Twins designated SWR for assignment this morning, calling RP John Klein up in a corresponding move.

Woods Richardson was designated for assignment after he posted a 0-7 record and 7.74 ERA in 47⅔ innings this season. If he clears waivers it's likely he would be sent to the Saints.

[Aggies7]

Kinda 💩y to DFA a guy two days after he takes one for the team and fills in after an injury 

[bean5302]

I do think the Twins should have moved him to the bullpen because I don't think he'll clear waivers. Maybe the Twins have a trade they're trying to pull off?

There are some teams who are going to look at his results the past couple years and conclude he's at least worth checking out, I would think.

Here's a link to the article on MLBTR.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/twins-designate-simeon-woods-richardson-for-assignment.html

[thelanges5]

Wow, maybe they already have another team that wants him and that’ll become a parent soon. Otherwise I’m surprised, he will get snatched up even though he hasn’t pitched that well.

[Jim H]

44 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Why would you give up on a 25 year old who was decent for two years? And keep old guys who haven't been good ever? WTF is going on with this club?

I agree with this. Still, SWR has put the team into a bad  position with his performance this year . you can't continue to start him and he doesn't profile as a good reliever.  Transitioning to reliever for someone without a dominant pitch or 2 will probably take some time.